Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action against Borussia Dortmund this Friday, but could be without midfielder, Granit Xhaka.

Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Granit Xhaka is racing to recover from an ankle injury in time for Friday's Bundesliga restart at Borussia Dortmund, with coach Xabi Alonso sounding hopeful the Swiss international could be fit by then.

Injured Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will not return for Friday's Borussia Dortmund clash, while Granit Xhaka is a doubt, coach Xabi Alonso said. Leverkusen could also be without midfield enforcer Xhaka for their visit to Dortmund because of an ankle complaint.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen are sweating on the fitness of playmaker Granit Xhaka when they aim to continue their winning ways at Borussia Dortmund in Friday's Bundesliga restart. Coach Xabi Alonso said on Thursday that Xhaka,

Borussia Dortmund are desperate for a winning start to the new year when they host champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga restart following the three-week winter break.